allowable play on moped rear swing arm?

Syborg007 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 02 Sep 2015 Karma :

hi folks.
im currently rebulding a 1988 honda ne50 vision moped.
so far everythings going well.
one thing that concerns me is the mot regarding play in the suspension system.
mainly where the transmission is mounted to the frame via two rubber bushes.
i have some slight play but on closer inspection it seems to be the rubber flexing as rubber does.
how much play if any are uk mot testers looking for.
i have ordered a new set of bushes but ive read they can be a pain to change.

many thanks in advance folks for any info on this.

Syborg007 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 02 Sep 2015 Karma :

Anybody???

Busa1340R · Nova Slayer Joined: 18 Feb 2014 Karma :

I would say that the difference between a pass and fail would be the difference between flex and play.

In other words, are the bushes/bearings doing the job that they are supposed to?

Is there discernable movement between the inner sleeve/race and pivot bolt..if so, probably a fail or more likely an advisory initially.
____________________
Current: 2010 Suzuki GSX1340R Hayabusa, 2013 Yamaha YP250R X-Max Sport - Previous: Triumph Sprint ST1050ABS, Honda XL600V Transalp, Honda NT650V Dullsville (don't ask!), Kawasaki ZX9R E1, Honda NX650 Dominator, Suzuki GSX1300RKZ Hayabusa, Honda CBR1000FM, Kawasaki GPZ500S, etc etc

Polarbear · Super Spammer Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Karma :

Put it through the MOT with the old bushes. If it passes, Thumbs Up

If it fails you know you have to fit the new ones.
____________________
Triumph Trophy Launch Edition